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UI MPA Degree Reconnects Professor Nguyen with his Academic Roots

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Professor Phuong Nguyen is enthusiastic about teaching courses to MPA students in the UI School of Planning and Public Affairs, as he happily shares an academic background with the students.
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First Cohort of Master's of Public Affairs Students to Graduate May 13

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The first group of students in the School of Planning and Public Affairs' master's program will celebrate their commencement this Friday, May 13th. Read more about their experience and hear firsthand
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Two Students from University of Belgrade, Serbia, Visit SPPA

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
After several years of hard work, interrupted by COVID, an exchange program with the University of Belgrade, Serbia, has finally come about.

One Day for Iowa 24-hour Online Giving Day is March 30th

Friday, March 18, 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, is One Day for Iowa, the University of Iowa's 24-hour online giving day. You can make a difference this year!
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Bio of Professor Carrie Schuettpelz

Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Professor Carrie Schuettpelz’s journey into teaching was recently featured in a profile on the University of Iowa’s website. Schuettpelz discusses her experiences studying abroad, studying public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and working as a homelessness policy advisor for the Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Obama Administration.
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Zuhlke Article on Nonprofit Outcomes Published

Monday, December 13, 2021
Assistant Professor Sam Zuhlke’s research article, “Acres for the Affluent: An Interactive Model of Nonprofit Resources and Demand Heterogeneity” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory.
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Liz Heron

Sunday, December 12, 2021
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Camille Bonar

Sunday, December 12, 2021
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Student Spotlight: Liz Heron

Friday, November 12, 2021
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New Undergrad Course Approved for Social Sciences Gen Ed

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Professor Sam Zuhlke will be teaching PBAF/URP 2020:Environment and Society: Sustainability, Policy, and Politics starting in Spring 2022. This new course meets the Social Sciences Gen Ed requirement for undergrads!